as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
touted the many diplomatic triumphs that the president supposedly rang up in his first term
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Recent Examples of ring (up)
Anna Lane, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Led by semiconductor company ASML, ringing up a valuation of €11 billion.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Costco’s Gold Star Membership has an annual $65 fee, while the Executive Membership rings up at a price of $130 annually, per Costco's website.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Technology and consumer discretionary were the two best-performing sectors in the S & P 500, ringing up gains of more than 7%.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Check out this Wayfair pet deal below and ring up at under $80.
—Anna Lane, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Led by semiconductor company ASML, ringing up a valuation of €11 billion.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Costco’s Gold Star Membership has an annual $65 fee, while the Executive Membership rings up at a price of $130 annually, per Costco's website.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Technology and consumer discretionary were the two best-performing sectors in the S & P 500, ringing up gains of more than 7%.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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“Ring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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